Truly a fantastic opportunity to purchase a custom residence located within the coveted "Ocean Close" & "Guard-gated" community of Ocean Ranch in Laguna Niguel. This very spacious and incredibly maintained 5 bed, 4.5 bath residence is situated on a 15,000+ sqft site(over 1/3 acre). Main floor entry includes a formal foyer with grand staircase and fireplace in living room. New carpet throughout and majority of interior was painted in 2022. The chef’s kitchen features 2 Frigidaire ovens, GE refrigerator, 5-burner KitchenAid electric cook top, Bosch dishwasher, dual sinks, walk-in pantry, granite countertops, breakfast bar, and breakfast nook area. Additionally there is a formal dining room. Contiguous to the kitchen, the family room is inclusive of a gas fireplace, custom cabinetry housing an entertainment area, and has glass doors leading to entertainer’s dream backyard. The extremely private backyard oasis ($250,000 spent) features a swimming pool & spa with “Baja shelf” and cave like alcove! The professionally hardscaped backyard comprises a concrete & stone "loggia" with fireplace, TV, seating area, and BBQ island inclusive of additional bar seating. A ground floor "ensuite" bedroom is currently transformed as your own private wine room with a bar area, refrigerated wine cabinets, and 3/4 bath. Conveniently, a separate office area is also part of the main floor. The 3-car garage features a "hydraulic automobile lift" allowing for an additional 4th car as well as storage capabilities! Additional features include "paid for" Solar System using LG Solar Panels providing substantial electrical utility savings (SEE AGENT REMARKS), 2 A/C units with zoned areas, and all pipes have been recoated. The gracious Master suite features a seating area with a dual sided fireplace, built-in cabinetry, private balcony, walk-in shower, oversized tub, dual sinks, vanity area, and walk-in closet with safe! Additional 3 bedrooms, one with its own private "ensuite" are located upstairs. Outstanding association amenities include pool, spa, basketball court area and park area. Residence is located with minutes of both the Waldorf and Ritz Carlton resorts equally close is the World-Renowned Salt Creek Beach with its surfing breaks as well as the Dana Point Harbor and Lantern District with its many shopping and dining options. Close proximity to the Ocean Ranch shopping center inclusive of Cinepolis Theater, Trader Joes and additional dining opportunities.